THE EMPOWER HER BLOG
Every month, our organization showcases harrowing stories of women who excelled in a particular career field. We explore the challenges and obstacles they faced along the way. We strive to shed light on the hard work and perseverance that went into paving the way for future generations of women.
By sharing these inspiring stories, we hope to encourage and empower all women to pursue their dreams and achieve success in their chosen careers.
Tawakkol Karman
Tawakkol Karman is a Yemeni journalist, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known as the "Mother of the Revolution" for her pivotal role in Yemen's pro-democracy movement and advocacy for freedom of expression.
Photo credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NoJin
Rashida Tlaib
Our fearless congresswoman and the inspiration to so many young women, Rashida Tlaib.
Source for photo: https://clerk.house.gov/members/T000481
Yumna Jawad
Yumna Jawad is a prominent Iraqi-American food blogger and entrepreneur, best known as the creator of "Feel Good Foodie," a platform that shares approachable and wholesome recipes to inspire healthier eating habits.
Photo credits: https://yumnajawad.com/
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Ibtihaj Muhammad is an American fencer, Olympic medalist, and activist, renowned for being the first Muslim American woman to compete and win a medal at the Olympics while wearing a hijab, inspiring countless people worldwide.
Photo credits: Ajarina Hitomi
Susan Abulhawa
Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American author, activist, and human rights advocate, best known for her bestselling novel Mornings in Jenin, which poignantly explores the Palestinian experience through generations.
Photo credits: decltype
Title: Susan Abulhawa at the Oslo Book Festival
Date: 18 September 2010
License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid was an iconic Iraqi-British architect, celebrated for her groundbreaking, futuristic designs and as the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Photo credits: http://nicepictures.ru/album/portraits.html
Catreese Qualls
Catreese Qualls is a dedicated team member of Arab Women United, actively contributing to its mission of empowering women and fostering community support.
Huda Kattan
Huda Kattan is a renowned Iraqi-American entrepreneur, makeup artist, and founder of Huda Beauty, a global cosmetics brand celebrated for its high-quality makeup products and empowering message of self-expression.
Photo credits: https://www.youtube.com/c/voguetvtaiwan
Linda Sarsour
Linda Sarsour is a Palestinian-American activist, community organizer, and co-chair of the Women’s March, recognized for her advocacy on racial justice, women's rights, and Muslim-American empowerment.
Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/festoffaiths/28313654481/
Yusra Mardini
Yusra Mardini is a Syrian Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador who became a symbol of resilience after saving lives by pushing a sinking refugee boat to safety and later competing in the Olympics as part of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/people/54469564@N04